Nature

How Carnivorous Caterpillars Attack Their Prey

Nearly all caterpillars are herbivores, but not this one. Caterpillars on the islands of Hawaii have evolved with claws that are more suited to catching live prey. Watch the clever way they attack their meals.

How Carnivorous Caterpillars Attack Their Prey

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